C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
70/100 · earnings-weighted

Vincennes University

4-Year Public
📍 Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
A+
95/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

18,438
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,932
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Vincennes University ▼

19% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$172,608
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+8.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Vincennes University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,110
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,834
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
38.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
8.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Vincennes University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$62,778$81,270-9%#678 of 966#517$21,500
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$44,323$57,348-29%#49 of 51#49$20,556
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,644$53,461-3%#382 of 660#270$19,500
Special Education and Teaching$39,867$43,559-14%#158 of 177#152$23,012

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Vincennes University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $172,608
  • Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 47512 (6.4% cap, Bicknell)

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🏆 Where Vincennes University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Robotics Technology/Technician
of 5 schools
🥉
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
of 15 schools
#5
Securities Services Administration/Management
of 7 schools
#5
Surveying Technology/Surveying
of 12 schools
#7
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
of 32 schools
#13
Industrial Technology/Technician
of 29 schools
#13
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
of 57 schools
#15
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
of 39 schools
#19
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
of 100 schools
#29
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,330 $15,733
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,724 $34,127

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
$10,932
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,472
$30,001 - $48,000$8,231
$48,001 - $75,000$12,295
$75,001 - $110,000$15,244
$110,001+$15,489

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 994 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 540 grads/yr Robotics Technology/Technician 262 grads/yr Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 110 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 76 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 68 grads/yr Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 49 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 47 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 46 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 42 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Securities Services Administration/Management 38 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 35 grads/yr Surveying Technology/Surveying 32 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 30 grads/yr Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 29 grads/yr Social Work 29 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 28 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 26 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Vincennes University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$71k/yr 15,000 jobs
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77k/yr 93,700 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

18,438
Total Students
50%
Women
23%
Traditional Age (18-24)
19%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 15%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 50%
Off-Campus (Renters) 19%
With Family 31%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,429 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 86%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 23%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Vincennes University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Vincennes University?
Tuition at Vincennes University is $6,330 for in-state students and $15,733 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,932.
What is the graduation rate at Vincennes University?
The graduation rate at Vincennes University is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Vincennes University a good school?
Vincennes University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Vincennes University?
Vincennes University has a total enrollment of 18,438 students.
Is there rental demand near Vincennes University?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Vincennes University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,429 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology